
Roundup Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Jones et al. v. Monsanto Co. and Scotts Miracle-Gro Products, Inc.
19-cv-102, W.D. Mo.
(Feb. 2019)
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer products
Misleadingly implying that products do not cause adverse health effects by falsely representing that the active ingredient (glyphosate) “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets” when, in reality, the enzyme is found in people and pets and therefore using the product may result in adverse health effects
Settled
(Final approval granted; appeal pending)
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
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